Apex MR's Medical News & Updates Blog

Lessons from the Wild: Apex at Rescue 26, Reykjavík

October 18, 2026

John Witt reports back from Rescue 26 in Reykjavík: expedition medicine, a night-long river entrapment, and a talk on the SAR Games and why competition helps rescuers learn. Read more...

One Weekend, Five Events, Four Counties

October 5, 2026

On the weekend of 3–4 October our crews covered five events across Somerset, Devon, Hampshire and London, from overnight cover at the Moonraker Challenge to around 3,400 riders and walkers... Read more...

Who Should Do an RTACC Course — and Why | Apex Medical

August 27, 2026

There's a hard gap between a workplace first-aid certificate and the reality of a serious trauma — catastrophic bleeding, a blocked airway, a casualty who can't wait for an ambulance. RTACC (Rescue Trauma & Casualty Care) is built to close it. Here's who should train in advanced trauma care, and why it's the difference between watching and helping. Read more...

Good Paperwork Saves More Than Time: A Guide to Pre-Hospital Clinical Documentation

July 22, 2026

Ask any experienced pre-hospital clinician — whether that's an event medic, an ambulance technician, a paramedic, or a first responder — what separates a good patient report form (PRF) from... Read more...

What is a Associate Ambulance Practitioner?

July 10, 2024

An AAP is trained to assess and treat patients with a range of medical conditions, from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies. They are responsible for administering medical care, monitoring vital signs,... Read more...